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Bears Pro Bowl Center Drew Dalman Retires at 27 as Team Begins Search for Successor

Chicago responds by hosting Tyler Biadasz, with interest reported in Tyler Linderbaum.

Overview

  • ESPN reported that Drew Dalman informed the Bears he is retiring at age 27, and no public reason has been provided.
  • Dalman started every game and snap in 2025, earned a Pro Bowl selection, and allowed just one sack after signing a three-year, $42 million deal last offseason.
  • He finishes five NFL seasons with 74 appearances and 57 starts after four years with the Falcons and one with Chicago.
  • The Bears are visiting with free agent Tyler Biadasz, recently released by Washington, who can sign immediately prior to free agency.
  • Reports also link Chicago to three-time Pro Bowler Tyler Linderbaum, as the team recalibrates cap and roster plans and confronts a concurrent left tackle vacancy following Ozzy Trapilo’s knee injury.